A world-class collection of American art, stunning architecture, and 120 acres of Ozark forest with five miles of trails. Admission to the museum is always free.
Planning a visit to Crystal Bridges? Use this page to learn about hours, parking, and what to expect while you’re here.
We have something for all types of learners. From educator resources to family activities to scholars, find what speaks to you and engage with us.
There’s more to the museum than just the galleries— come enjoy hands-on creative fun with art classes for all ages and experience levels..
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Crystal Bridges members receive year-round perks, invitations to member-only events, travel opportunities, and more!
Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
We will be closed Monday, May 13, to prepare for the visit of Antiques Roadshow. We will return to normal hours of operation Wednesday, May 15.
Enjoy a tour of the plants currently inhabiting artist Rashid Johnson’s outdoor sculpture in the North Forest.
See what you can do at Crystal Bridges during Father’s Day weekend 2021.
Get to know a little more about this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Carolyn Merritt!
In American Waters opens today at Peabody Essex Museum. Check out their PEMcast episode here.
Examine the intersection of art and craft through the work of renowned artist Ruth Asawa.
At Crystal Bridges, we’re taking time to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
Learn about Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s painting Little Joe with Cow. Then make your personal animal portrait.
In today’s activity, learn about Isamu Noguchi’s Lunar Landscape and whip up some salt dough out of a few ingredients from your kitchen.
In Crafting America, craft comes front and center, featuring 120 works in ceramics, textiles, fiber, wood, metal, glass, and more unexpected materials.
We love to take the time to thank our amazing volunteers at Crystal Bridges. This month our Volunteer Spotlight is about Tim Slaughter!
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9! At Crystal Bridges, there are plenty of ways to celebrate moms, aunts, sisters, grandmothers, and friends who are mommas with art, architecture, nature, drinks, gifts, and more.
Spring has arrived at the Crystal Bridges Museum Store, and the season brings new merchandise and Member Double Discount Days, May 7-11!
From the museum’s beginnings, preserving the natural landscape was paramount to the process. Ever since, Crystal Bridges has taken major steps in ensuring the sustainability of our building, the priceless art inside, and the nature that surrounds and nurtures us every day.
Learn about a recently acquired work on paper by Cuban American artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons: When I am Not Here/Estoy Allá (1997).
Take a look at this painting from far away then look closely. Notice the use of lines. What color are the lines? Where are they going? Choose a line and imitate it with your body! What if you stood in front of the work so that the painting is all you can see?
Our team of educators has created a free Virtual School Field Trip to bring the magic of art, history, science, and math back to the classroom. Book your Virtual School Field Trip with Crystal Bridges today.
